Professional Development

This professional development for teachers helps general education and content-area instructors better support multilingual learners (MLLs/ELLs) in their classrooms. Through practical strategies and hands-on examples, teachers learn how to build more inclusive and effective learning environments.

During our sessions, participants explore how to:

• Integrate language and content instruction in everyday lessons
• Use scaffolds that support academic language and communication
• Create culturally responsive classrooms that value students’ identities
• Promote active participation for all learners, regardless of language level
• Collaborate with colleagues to support language development across subjects

Whether participating in the full-year program or an individual session, educators will walk away with ready-to-use tools that help MLLs thrive both socially and academically.

Learn more about our programs for schools.

Empower your teaching with practical tools and inspiring ideas. Our professional development for world language teachers includes:

• Hands-on workshops that focus on best practices for teaching for proficiency
• Support with unit design aligned to ACTFL and NYS standards
• Strategies for integrating culture in meaningful, authentic ways
• Opportunities to collaborate and exchange ideas with peers

We also offer a virtual immersion experience for Spanish teachers—complete with live sessions, authentic tasks, and conversation circles with native speakers. It’s professional learning with real-world impact.

Let’s strengthen language programs together—one engaging lesson at a time.